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Monday, August 7, 2017

FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH, FL (Aug.
7, 2017)—Newgard Development Group announced that it has sold out Gale Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach,
a 129-unit condominium project located one block from the Atlantic Ocean.

With sales launching a
little more than two years ago and groundbreaking one year ago, Gale Residences
is the first significant new residential development to sell out on Fort
Lauderdale Beach in more than a decade.

Harvey Hernandez

Newgard has developed
successful condominium towers in Miami, including BrickellHouse and Centro, but
Gale Residences is the company’s first development in Broward County. It
partnered with Fort Lauderdale-based Merrimac Ventures, managed by Dev Motwani, on the Gale project.

“Gale Residences is a
great success because it’s a very unique offering for Fort Lauderdale Beach,”
said Harvey Hernandez, CEO of
Newgard. “We went to market with a very well thought-out luxury boutique
product with smaller units than what you would expect to see on Fort Lauderdale
Beach.

“We also offered owners
flexibility of living that allows them to rent out their residences when they
are away. I think buyers saw the
tremendous value we offered.”

Newgard is also renovating
a historic structure adjacent to Gale Residences into a 96-room boutique hotel.
Managed by Menin Hospitality, it will offer an array of hospitality services to
condominium owners such as access to a rental program, maid service, room
service and poolside towel service.

“We want to thank everyone
who had a hand in our success, especially the buyers for believing in our
vision,” said Newgard Vice President Juan
Pedro San Martin, who is managing the Gale project. “We also want to thank
our sales and marketing professionals who did an amazing job communicating the
vision. “From the very beginning, this
has been a total team effort.”

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EVANSTON, IL (Aug. 7, 2017) — Evanston, Ill.-based
Morgante Wilson Architects, a leading national residential architecture and
interior design firm, has announced that long-time employees and associate
principals John Potter, K. Tyler and Bob
Zuber have been made partners.

The announcement comes as Morgante Wilson Architects
(MWA), which was founded by husband-wife team and co-principals Fred Wilson and Elissa Morgante, celebrates
its 30th anniversary this month.

“As Fred and I built our business over the last three
decades, so much of our success has stemmed from our incredibly dedicated and
talented team,” said Morgante.

“John, K. and Bob,
in particular, have all been tremendous leaders and instrumental in helping us
become the company we are today. Naming them as partners as we celebrate our
30th anniversary is the perfect testament to the important role they have
played in getting us here.”

John Potter

“Thinking ahead to the future of Morgante Wilson
Architects, it was a natural step for us to make some of our most trusted
employees our first-ever partners,” added Wilson. “We are excited for our next
chapter as we work together to grow our firm and continue our reputation for
delivering excellent designs and a truly collaborative experience for our
clients.”

According to Morgante and Wilson, the three new partners
also represent the firm’s comprehensive and multi-faceted approach to design,
which includes expertise in architecture, interior architecture, interior
design and furniture design. All three have worked on not only the luxury
private residences and vacation homes the firm is known for, but also
commercial projects, including partnering with some of Chicago’s top developers
such as Fifield Realty Corp. to design high-end multifamily interiors.

“In recent years, as John, K. and Bob have taken on
additional leadership in their respective specialties, it has allowed us to
pursue new opportunities for our firm,” said Wilson. “Their involvement will
continue to be key in shaping the company in the years ahead.”

Bob Zuber

John Potter, 49, joined MWA in 1997 as a project manager.
He has worked with clients on private residences located across the country,
including in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan as well as the Virgin Islands.

He has also been involved with most of the firm’s
commercial, multi-use and multifamily projects, and is actively involved in
marketing the firm. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., and Boston, he earned a
bachelor’s degree in art history from the University of Chicago and a master’s
degree in architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Potter is a member of the American Institute of
Architects (AIA) and is licensed by the National Council of Architectural
Registration Boards (NCARB). He is also active with Inspiration Corporation, a
group that helps people affected by homelessness and poverty, and was recently
named to the organization’s board of directors.

A 10-year veteran of MWA, K. Tyler, 45, launched the
firm’s interiors department with Elissa Morgante in 2007, expanding the
richness and scope of the company’s work while also providing a valuable add-on
service to clients.

Prior to joining
MWA, Tyler was a senior merchandise manager for Baker Furniture and a buyer for
the home décor division of Neiman Marcus Direct. She transitioned to the
interior design and furnishings industry after spending several years as a
CPA/auditor for Price Waterhouse Coopers.

Tyler received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from
Southern Methodist University in 1994, and later went on to earn a degree in
interior design from Chicago’s Harrington College of Design in 2007.

An Allied member of the American Society of Interior
Designers, Tyler is a new member of the Women’s Club of Evanston and is also
the fundraising co-chair of the philanthropic arm of the Delta Chi Omega
chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Bob Zuber, 44, has been with MWA more than 19 years,
joining the firm in 1998 after moving to Chicago and following a short tenure
with the architectural firm Solomon Cordwell Buenz.

Frederick H. Wilson

Skilled in a
variety of design styles, Zuber, an AIA member, works closely with every
architectural project manager and the associated project teams at MWA.

In his role as senior designer, he collaborates on
projects at all stages, from early schematic design on. He is also involved in
hiring and employee professional development, and heads the company’s
mentor/mentee program.

A native of Assumption, Ill., Zuber attended the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned both a Bachelor of
Science degree in architectural studies, and a Master of Architecture degree.
He is active in volunteering, with a focus on organizations serving those
impacted by AIDS/HIV.